Based on 1,762 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in December; in Oklahoma it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #11 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Oklahoma by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Oklahoma in December
Northern Cardinal
Dark-eyed Junco
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-shouldered Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly November–October, with the most records in December.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Oklahoma?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Oklahoma (1,762 records in our sample).